Description
The definitive modern edition of Capablanca’s classic.
Published in 1921, Chess Fundamentals is José Raúl Capablanca’s account of the essential principles behind good chess, from simple endgames to the art of making a plan. World Champion from 1921 to 1927, Capablanca was famous for playing with such clarity that his moves often seemed inevitable. His book teaches chess in much the same way: through simple principles, illustrated move by move with practical examples.
This edition presents Capablanca’s revised 1934 text in modern algebraic notation, thoroughly updated for today’s chess player while preserving his original lessons and explanations.
- Over 300 diagrams, far more than in the original edition
- 108 chess problems to test and reinforce what you learn
- QR codes linking every example and game to an interactive online board
- A new introduction to Capablanca, his era and chess notation
“There has been no change in the fundamentals.” — J. R. Capablanca, preface to the 1934 edition
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